Abstract
Background. Higher cardiovascular mortality has been noted in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). CKD patients are also known to have impaired energy expenditure but the role of energy expenditure in cardiovascular disease is not yet known. Furthermore, the association between cold dialysis (CD) and clinical outcomes in hemodialysis patients is unclear.Methods.This was a single-center retrospective cohort study consisting of two groups: a CD group with dialyzate temperature
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2457-2464 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Chronic kidney disease
- Cold dialysis
- Hemodialysis
- Survival
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nephrology
- Transplantation